March 18 2021 General Meeting Minutes (Draft)
Seattle council approves plan to raise water, sewage, waste and drainage rates more than 20% by 2026 | The Seattle Times
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-council-approves-plan-to-raise-water-sewage-waste-and-drainage-rates-more-than-20-by-2026/ Continue reading Seattle council approves plan to raise water, sewage, waste and drainage rates more than 20% by 2026 | The Seattle Times
Whidbey Island Water Systems Association Member Meeting March 2021
Member Meeting March 18, 2021 – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Via Zoom Agenda Call to order Board and guest introductions Quorum call At least one-fifth of membership present Approve Agenda Members vote to approve the agenda Secretary’s Report: Randi Perry will present the Minutes for the December 2020 General Membership Meeting. Members vote to approve the Minutes. Treasurer’s Report: Bethel Hart will present the Treasurer’s Report. Members vote to approve the Treasurer’s Report.Bethel Hart will present an update on billing and payment options Announcements: Update on the apprenticeship/scholarship programAccessory Dwelling Units – Aneta Hupfauer, Island County Drinking Water ProgramAdditional help on … Continue reading Whidbey Island Water Systems Association Member Meeting March 2021
Invoices are on their way!
2021 membership dues invoices are on their way. If you don’t see your bill in the next couple of days, or if you have any questions, please email our treasurer treasurer@whidbeywatersystems.org. If your contact information has changed, please let us know through this online form. Continue reading Invoices are on their way!
Water on Whidbey March 2021
Here’s the March 2021 WIWSA Newsletter Continue reading Water on Whidbey March 2021
Texas Winter Storm Cripples Power, Water Systems
https://www.circleofblue.org/2021/world/texas-winter-storm-cripples-power-water-systems/?mc_cid=3284bc5209&mc_eid=ba0190ee32 Continue reading Texas Winter Storm Cripples Power, Water Systems
Texas water nightmare adds to power crisis as new winter storm moves in
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-contending-water-nightmare-top-power-crisis-n1258208 Continue reading Texas water nightmare adds to power crisis as new winter storm moves in
Water on Whidbey February 2021
PFAS in the legislature
Washington S-0160.2 Senate Joint Memorial 8001 was read before the Environment committee on Jan 26, 2021. While this bill asks the federal government to assist in PFAS remediation, it contains a paragraph attempting to foreclose on the establishment of cleanup standards for PFAS. The board of WIWSA wrote to the committee chair requesting that the bill not be advanced out of committee and that the PFAS Chemical Action Plan team be allowed to complete their work and make recommendations without prior prejudice. The full test of the bill and of the board’s letter can be found below. Continue reading PFAS in the legislature
WIWSA Virtual Booth at Sound Waters
https://www.soundwatersuniversity.org/sponsors/WIWSA.php Please check out our Virtual Booth at Sound Waters University 2021 Continue reading WIWSA Virtual Booth at Sound Waters
Water on Whidbey January 2021
WIWSA Annual Member Meeting December 2020 – Presentation
Jim Patton with Award for Service to WIWSA
“Folks — Randi — escorted by Sam — safely delivered my award for WIWSA service and I will treasure it …….. THANK YOU! Just not sure whether I will have to rotate it on the shelf with my award from the State DOH — or build another shelf! I look forward to attending future quarterly WIWSA meetings as a representative of my WBRA water system as you guide all “the troops” to clean drinking water. Warmest regards and Happy New Year, Jim” Continue reading Jim Patton with Award for Service to WIWSA